West Bank Violence

Israelis set fire to West Bank tents, vehicles, attack residents with clubs

The IDF reported that, during investigations of the surrounding area, a vehicle with Israeli plates was found containing blunt weapons. The vehicle was confiscated by the district police.

 A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.
IDF troops operate in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, January 4, 2026.

IDF kills Hamas commander who played 'significant role' in planning Oct. 7 massacre

People examine cars damaged and vandalized by attackers in the Arab village of Ein Rafa, near Jerusalem, January 8, 2026

West Bank settlers attack Palestinian cars with firebombs, detained by IDF

A car burns on Route 60 in the West Bank between between Eli and Shiloh.

IDF, Border Police respond to reports of settlers throwing rocks, burning cars in West Bank


Family of IDF soldier killed by Hamas in 90s seek to prevent terrorist release

As terrorists are freed in the ongoing hostage and ceasefire deal, one IDF soldier’s family fights to stop the release of his killer.

 Sharon Edri was murdered at just 20 years old by terrorists in Tzurif.

Security forces in West Bank on high alert after IDF West Bank operation

The IDF said that they will "maintain zero tolerance for disturbances and expressions of support for Hamas."

 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 1, 2025

Hezbollah official assassinated by gunmen outside Lebanon home - report

Hammadi may be the same Muhammad Hamamdi, who is on the FBI's most-wanted list following his hijacking of a West German plane in 1985, during which an American service member was tortured to death.

 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS hold flags marking Resistance and Liberation Day, in Kfar Kila near the Lebanese border with Israel in May.

IDF mixed record containing Jewish extremist retaliation to Palestinian attack

Since the January 6 attack, there have been reports of numerous Jewish extremist attacks on Palestinian villages.

 SETTLERS HURL stones at Palestinians during the annual harvest season, near the settlement of Yitzhar in 2020.

Israelis in West Bank set fire to mosque, graffiti 'revenge' on building - report

The words "the righteous will rejoice because he takes vengeance," from the Torah, was sprayed on the building.

 A mosque in the village of Marda in Samaria was set on fire last night by Jews. The verse "The righteous will rejoice because he has revenge" was sprayed on the site.

IDF managing Second Intifada-levels of West Bank terror better despite fewer soldiers

Is PA crackdown on terror too little, too late; Jewish extremist violence still high; confronting the Iranian smuggling threat from Jordan

 IDF soldiers from the Central Command carry out operational activities in the West Bank

How has Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth handled extremism, terrorism in the West Bank? - analysis

The bottom line is that 2024 is a stark failure in restoring security and order as compared to almost every other year in the last decade.

IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

Light sentences expected for 4 Jews convicted of endangering Palestinians in Ahuvia Sandak

Had the defendants been only convicted of less dangerous rock throwing, lighter sentences might have been less surprising.

 SETTLERS HURL stones at Palestinians during the annual harvest season, near the settlement of Yitzhar in 2020.

IDF thwarts terror in West Bank, arrests four Palestinians with M16s

"The four Palestinian suspects threatened several young people who were hiking in the area at the time."

 IDF arrests four Palestinians in West Bank attempting carry out terror attack, confiscates M16s

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 45 in two-day West Bank counterterror operations

Operations took place in Jenin, Tulkarm, Nur al-Shams, and Qalandiya, focusing on apprehending wanted individuals and preventing terror activity.

 IDF soldiers conduct counter-terrorism operations in Tulkarm, West Bank.